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Japan Environment Minister Sasagawa Visits Yasukuni Shrine Linked to Wartime Past
Japan's Environment Minister Sasagawa visited Yasukuni Shrine, which is seen as tied to the country's wartime history, Kyodo News reported in a news flash. The report gave no details on the timing of the visit or any remarks by the minister. Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo frequently becomes a focus of attention in debates over how Japan views its wartime past.